Nottingham Forest striker Daryl Murphy might not get chance to face former club Newcastle

Daryl Murphy has made an impressive impact since joining the Reds in a £2m switch from the Magpies this summer but Mark Warburton may choose to rest the forward, rather than allow him to make a St James' Park return in the EFL Cup

Daryl Murphy might not get the chance to face former club Newcastle in the EFL Cup – with Nottingham Forest boss Mark Warburton dropping a broad hint that he will rest the experienced striker at St James’ Park.

The 34-year-old has made an impressive start to life with the Reds, following his £2m switch from the newly promoted Premier League outfit, scoring three Championship goals already.

Warburton praised the Irish international’s attitude and impact – but is ready to give an opportunity to another of his attacking arsenal an opportunity to shine in the second round of the competition.

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“It is about looking after him. He was outstanding again on Saturday. He trains well and gives you a very physical presence. He has a silky touch for a big man and is scoring goals, which is great to see,” said Warburton of Murphy.

Forest celebrate being two goals to the good after Daryl Murphy's penalty (Image: Ritchie Sumpter @ JMS Photography)

“He was eager to grab the ball for the penalty against Middlesbrough, which you saw – and put it away with some aplomb as well.

“He is getting a variety of goals from different positions. His work rate is evident and I am delighted for him.

“But Jason Cummings is waiting in the wings and he is training well every single day. He is a proven goal scorer and I have no doubt about the quality of career he is going to have here at Nottingham Forest.

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Warburton says he is still debating whether to allow Tyler Walker out on loan again before the transfer window closes, with a clutch of League One clubs interested in the highly regarded young striker, along with near neighbours Notts County.

Tyler Walker and Apostolos Vellios take part in a fitness test before the game vs Middlesborough

But the Reds boss again said that Walker is doing a good job of persuading him that he is worth keeping around the first team squad at Forest.